Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 being towed at London Heathrow Airport. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet of nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with an additional five on order. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 787-9 in its fleet, with the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12th November)

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It's that time of the week to assemble links, make them into some sort of sense and added witty commentary. Yes, it is Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's Remembrance Weekend in the United Kingdom this weekend, with Remembrance Day yesterday and Remembrance Sunday tomorrow, where the nation comes together to remember those who have fallen in conflict. Also, … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines to offer pre-ordering of short-haul food options

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With Austrian Airlines fully embracing “Buy on Board” for their short and medium-haul products, it seems they want to tempt your taste buds before departure, with the offer of preordering products before you fly. The offering is available for flights of 50 minutes or longer. The offering is what the airline calls "Austrian … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways lines up its Summer 2023 operation

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Norse Atlantic Airways has announced its Summer 2023 operation, with the first routes announced. The airline has confirmed the following, with lead-in pricing too. From Olso:  Oslo to New York JFK, three times a week, from NOK 2299 one way in economy class, including taxes. Oslo to Fort Lauderdale, twice a week, from NOK 2499 one way in economy class, … [Read more...]

Skymark Airlines of Japan to add up to 12 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

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Skymark Airlines of Japan is modernising its fleet, with plans to add up to 12 Boeing 737 MAX to join its operation. Skymark Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft - Rendering, The Boeing Company.  The carrier intends to order four airplanes including the 737-8 and 737-10 variants with options for two additional jets. Separately, the airline will add six lessor-owned 737-8s … [Read more...]

Emirates to add five 777 freighters to its fleet

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Emirates fleet expansion continues - this time its cargo arm, as the airline announced an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters. Emirates Boeing 777F - Image, The Boeing Company At list prices, these five aircraft are valued at more than $1.7 billion at list prices. They will be operated by Emirates SkyCargo, adding to its fleet of 11 777 Freighters, bringing it up to … [Read more...]

Avios with your Uber? British Airways and Uber announces a tie-up

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Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app.   To ride, to earn. To achieve this, you will need to link your British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be eligible to collect 1 Avios for every £1 spent on any ride, whether that be by car, coach … [Read more...]